🔒 SESSION 9: ARREST & APPREHENSION – STUDY NOTES

Question 1

📚 Legislation References

Know these laws that give authority to arrest or apprehend

Answer 1

Know these laws that give authority to arrest or apprehend:
• Law Enforcement (Powers & Responsibilities) Act 2002 – Section 100
➤ Allows arrest without a warrant in certain conditions.
• Summary Offences Act 1988 – Part 4A
➤ Covers minor offences and powers for dealing with them.
• Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2014
➤ Provides rules for inmates, including during escapes or while on correctional centre grounds.

Question 2

🚨 When Can You Arrest or Apprehend Someone?

Answer 2

• If they are committing an offence on correctional centre property.
• If an inmate attempts to escape.
• Offender may be armed or unarmed.
• Officer safety is priority #1.

Question 3

⚖️ Dynamic Situational Assessment

Answer 3

Definition: A rapid, intuitive risk/threat assessment during an evolving situation or incident.

Use this to make quick, safe decisions when something unexpected or dangerous happens.

Question 4

✅ Key Considerations:

Answer 4

• 👂 Maintain communication with team and supervisors.
• ✅ Example: Radio in that you’re responding to an attempted escape.
• 👀 Stay alert and vigilant at all times.
• 🛠️ Know your equipment and how to use it.
• ✅ Example: Be confident using your baton, OC spray, or handcuffs.
• 🔧 Know your tactical force options.
• ✅ Example: Use verbal commands first before physical force.
• 🚫 Don’t become complacent—expect the unexpected.
• 🔊 Keep offenders in sight and within hearing.
• 🌍 Be aware of surroundings/environment.
• ✅ Example: Don’t approach a group without backup in a confined space.
• 📜 Follow all policies and procedures.

Question 5

🔄 OODA LOOP – Decision-Making Model

Answer 5

A 4-step loop to help make decisions during high-pressure situations.

1. Observe
   • Take in everything: people, environment, threats.
   • ✅ Example: You see an inmate acting suspiciously near a fence.
2. Orient
   • Understand what’s happening; analyse context.
   • ✅ Example: You realise the inmate might be attempting an escape.
3. Decide
   • Choose the best action based on what you know.
   • ✅ Example: Call for backup and move to intercept safely.
4. Act
   • Carry out your decision using proper tactics and equipment.
   • ✅ Example: Safely detain the inmate using force if necessary.

🔁 Repeat the loop as the situation changes.

Question 6

🔑 Quick Summary

Answer 6

• Always prioritise your safety and your team’s safety.
• Use Dynamic Situational Assessment to assess and respond quickly.
• Use the OODA Loop to stay in control during critical moments.
• Know your powers under the law and stay within policy.